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Referring to Jamaican media, The Guardian writes that the cause of the musician’s death has not been revealed at this time.
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed public condolences for the legend. The official has said that the musician is unforgettable, but his contribution to music is invaluable.
We remind you that Lee “Skrečs” Perry has visited Latvia several times, including in the festival “Good Nature”.
Perry was known as a revolutionary and visionary of reggae, whose influence extended beyond the boundaries of the genre, also influencing genres such as hip-hop and dance music. Perry is considered the founder of the “dub” genre. He was also known for his extravagant visual image.
Members of The Beastie Boys, rapporteurs Flying Lotus and Lupe Fiasko, the organizer of the legendary Glastonbury festival Emilija Īvisa, the group “The Prodigy”, Ghostpoet and many others have expressed their condolences and respect to the deceased on social networks.
In 2010, The Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richard called Perry in an interview with Lee “Scratch” “El Salvador Dali”.
Lee “Scratch” Perry has been nominated for a Grammy Award five times and once received the prestigious award.
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